The Empire Collection: James I (single coin)

This stunning proof coin minted in 8 grams of .9999 gold is inspired by James I’s second coinage double crown, and created in the style resembling the minting techniques of the time.

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Following the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, the era of the Stuarts was ushered
in with the reign of James I of England. It was a time of gunpowder plots, The
Divine Right of Kings and an insatiable appetite for money. James was an avid
supporter of The East India Company. In 1609, James I renewed The Company’s charter, extending its monopoly on trade for an indefinite period – so long as it remained profitable.
The design depicts the portrait of James I from his second coinage double
crown, with armoured bust facing right, this coin is minted to reflect the
effigy used on his coinage

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JAMES I

Following the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, the era of the Stuarts was ushered in with the reign of James I of England. It was a time of gunpowder plots, The Divine Right of Kings and an insatiable appetite for money. James was an avid supporter of The East India Company. In 1609, James I renewed The Company’s charter, extending its monopoly on trade for an indefinite period – so long as it remained profitable. In 1612, James I instructed Sir Thomas Roe to visit the Mughal Emperor Jahangir to secure a treaty giving The Company commercial rights to reside and build factories in Surat. Roe began his diplomatic career in India as Ambassador to the court of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. In his four years of duty (1614-18) he furthered the fortunes of The Company by building their first official factory in India.

LETTERING & BEADING: Modelled to reflect the style of coin lettering and beading on James I coins at the time.

PORTRAIT OF JAMES I: Depicting the portrait of James I from his second coinage double crown, with armoured bust facing right, this coin is minted to reflect the effigy used on his coinage.

ROSE PATTERN: Inspired by the design used on the rare Rose Ryal coins of James I, which were introduced during James I’s second coinage. The rose pattern surrounding the portrait and cameo appeared on the reverse of the Rose Ryal surrounding the Royal Arms.

INSET CAMEO OF JAHANGIR: The treaty between the Mughal Emperor and James I enabled The Company to begin its first official trade with India.